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Writing

Setups, turns, wording and the work of shaping a joke.

The Setup Points Somewhere: How a Joke Redirects Attention

Learn how joke direction and surprise work together, and choose a turn that feels unexpected yet earned in stand-up…

Nov 4, 20267 min read

The rule of three in comedy is more than a tidy list: learn to build a recognisable pair, then use the third beat to…

Oct 25, 20266 min read